Indonesia's Packaging Industry Ready To Follow The Largest Exhibition In The World Held In Germany In 2023

JAKARTA - The Indonesian packaging industry, which is part of the Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF), is preparing to participate in the world's largest exhibition for the 2023 Interpack packaging industry in Germany.

"The preparations are various, especially at the exhibition is how to find networks, so that there is cooperation in the material sector or others," said IPF Executive Director Henky Wibawa in Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Friday, November 25.

In addition to building a network, Henky said that in the leading exhibition, packaging industry players also need to prepare themselves to absorb the latest technology used in the industry.

"Another important thing is technology, how can we use technology to be more efficient in running a packaging business," said Henky.

On that occasion, Henky also raised the issue of a sustainable packaging industry, which is related to replacing traditional packaging with sophisticated packaging that has a longer shelf life and increasing sustainability.

" Packaging can support responsible consumption and production by enabling efficient use of resources and minimizing waste," said Henky.

It is known, ahead of the 2023 Interpack exhibition, the organizers, Messe D\"usseldorf, conducted a roadshow, among others, to Indonesia to socialize the holding of an interpack exhibition.

The three-year exhibition, which was supposed to be held in 2020, was forced to be absent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was held on May 4-10, 2023.

Project Director Interpack Messe D\"usseldorf Thomas Dohse said world packaging industry players are looking forward to the Interpack exhibition. Therefore, since long ago the entire area at the Interpack exhibition has been sold out.

"The top supplier countries and other countries can't wait to present their innovative solutions at Interpack 2023. Recent solutions and technologies that will greatly affect packaging trends throughout the industrial sector," said Thomas.

Around 2,700 exhibitors from around the world will present leading technology and packaging trends from across the value chain.

After six years and being forced to miss out during the pandemic, it means there are many new developments in the market.

Although there are still a year left before the event, Interpack has been ordered to occupy all exhibition areas. Interested companies can still register to enter the waiting list and thus have the opportunity to take part in the exhibition.